Wearing the Honors: Student Award Ceremonies
Excitement filled Flagler Court on Wednesday morning as the University of Virginia Darden School of Business community gathered for the annual fall awards ceremony, which celebrates the remarkable achievements of Second Year students.
Dog Treat Entrepreneur Says If Darden Were a Breed, It’d Be a Golden Retriever. And She’s Got the Receipts to Prove It.
Meet Kai Lu (MBA '05), the founder and CEO of Munchbird, an all-natural dog treat company making waves in the pet care industry. Her journey from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business to become an entrepreneur is a testament to her dedication, inspiration, and love for her furry companions and the Darden community.
UVA Darden School of Business Campaign Impact Soars Past $587 Million in Penultimate Year
Propelled by $81.2 million in gifts from alumni and friends, the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation ended the fiscal year on 30 June 2024, on a high note. The penultimate year of the Powered by Purpose campaign strengthened Darden’s financial foundation, empowering students and faculty through scholarships, new facilities and innovative programs.
Meet the New Trustees Shaping Darden’s Future: Four Industry Leaders Join Foundation Board
The University of Virginia Darden School Foundation is poised for another year of growth and innovation with the addition of four new members to its Board of Trustees, effective 1 July 2024. The Foundation, an independent nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Darden School of Business, welcomes these distinguished leaders to further its mission of academic excellence and global impact.
Ed Freeman Named Inaugural Stephen E. Bachand University Professor of Business Administration at UVA
The University of Virginia has appointed Ed Freeman as the inaugural Stephen E. Bachand University Professor of Business Administration. This milestone follows a $5 million gift from Steve (MBA ’63) and Phyllis Bachand, matched by the University’s Bicentennial Professors Fund, totaling a $10 million endowment. This investment aims to cement the institution's commitment to ethical business leadership.
UVA Darden Dedicates Tahija Arboretum: A Green Oasis Honoring Legacy and Learning
On a picturesque morning on 10 June, the University of Virginia Darden School of Business celebrated the formal dedication of The Tahija Arboretum, a space that intertwines nature with education. Part of the larger Tahija Arboretum & LaCross Botanical Gardens, it stands as a testament to the generosity and vision of George S. Tahija (MBA '86) and his wife, Laurel Tahija.
